My scalp (especially the two sides of my crown) feels very tender, itchy and painful. I have ignored it and hoped it would go away, I thought maybe it was a phase, but it has been going on for too long now. I had a baby four years ago, so it cannot be that.
Medically Recommended Method for Healing Bruises. 1  1. Apply ice to the bruise. 2  2. Use an ice-pack, a bag of ice, or a package of frozen vegetables, such as frozen peas. 3  3. Ice the bruise for no more than 15 minutes per hour.  4. After 24 hours, apply heat to the 1  bruise. 5. Use a warm compress or a hot water bottle.  6. Apply heat for at least an hour.
Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin - Topic Overview. Bruises develop when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from a bump or fall. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the black-and-blue color. As bruises (contusions) heal, usually within 2 to 4 weeks, they often turn colors, including purplish black, reddish blue, or yellowish green. Sometimes the area of the bruise spreads down the body in the direction of gravity.